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Hajipur: Search and rescue operations following a boat capsize in Bihars Vaishali district ended on Wednesday, October 14, as the toll in the accident a day ago remained unchanged at 13, while six were fished out of the Ganga waters alive, an official said. All the deceased were below 15 years of age, including nine Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Bihar: Leaders visit bereaved families after boat capsizing incident claim lives of 13 children
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 14 (IANS) Several leaders from Bihars ruling and opposition parties visited Raghopur in Vaishali district following the boat capsizing incident that claimed 13 childrens lives. Meanwhile, the district administration has sought explanations from the Raghopur Circle Officer (CO) and Station House Officer (SHO) over possible lapses in safety arrangements and ordered that their salaries be withheld until further notice. The private boat capsized near Rampur Shyamchand Panchayat at around 8:30 pm on Tuesday. The 13 deceased children included nine girls and four boys. Six other peopletwo adults and four childrenwere rescued and taken to Nalanda Medical College Hospital (NMCH) in Patna for treatment. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav, accompanied by Minister Ramkripal Yadav, visited the affected families and assured them that appropriate action would be taken. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai also visited the accident site and met the bereaved families. He described the incident as deeply tragic and expressed condolences to those who lost their loved ones. Rai prayed for peace for the departed souls and strength for the grieving families to cope with their loss. RJD MP from Pataliputra, Misa Bharti, visited Raghopur and met the affected families. Speaking to the media, she described the tragedy as a failure of the government and criticised the district administration over alleged shortcomings in rescue operations and medical facilities. RJD National Working President and Raghopur MLA Tejashwi Yadav also called for a high-level inquiry into the incident. He said he and party workers had been in contact with officials since Tuesday night and alleged that NDRF and SDRF teams had not reached the spot when his partys team first arrived. Tejashwi said he had spoken to the Principal Secretary of the Disaster Management Department and the District Magistrate. He also raised concerns about reports that some bodies were still missing and demanded substantial financial assistance for the affected families, arguing that the announced compensation of Rs 4 lakh per deceased person was insufficient. Union Minister Chirag Paswan visited the bereaved families and expressed condolences. He said he would convey details of the incident to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. Paswan said officials had been instructed to conduct a thorough inspection of boats, including their safety, passenger capacity and the availability of essential safety equipment. He added that anyone found responsible for negligence would face action. He described the incident in Raghopur Diyara as a tragedy that had deeply shaken the community. Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar visited Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH) to meet the children rescued from the accident. He said 13 people had died and six survivors had been brought to the hospital. Three children were admitted and are receiving treatment, he said, adding that an inquiry had been ordered. Vaishali District Magistrate Varsha Singh said the six survivorstwo adults and four childrenhad been rescued safely and were undergoing treatment at NMCH. She said the administration had responded immediately after receiving information about the accident. The boat was privately registered, and action would be taken against its owner and those involved in its operation, she added. Following the incident, the district administration intensified its response and sought explanations from the Raghopur CO and SHO over possible negligence in safety arrangements. The salaries of both officials have been withheld until further orders while the administration examines the circumstances surrounding the accident. The District Magistrate visited the site, reviewed the rescue operation and directed officials to expedite the efforts and ensure proper medical care for survivors. SDRF teams continued search and rescue operations in the area. The administration is also examining the circumstances in which the private boat was operating at night, including questions surrounding passenger safety and the boats capacity. Further action will depend on the findings of the inquiry.
MP Police arrest cyber fraud accused in Bihar
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 14 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh police office in Dewas district have arrested a cyber fraud accused from Bihar's Katihar district, around 1,500 km away, for allegedly cheating a 62-year-old retired employee of Rs 6.03 lakh by posing as a bank official, police said on Wednesday. The police seized Rs 5 lakh in cash from the accused's residence during the operation conducted under Madhya Pradesh's e-Zero FIR system, which aims to ensure swift action in cybercrime cases. According to police, the accused and his associates contacted the retired employee, a resident of Dewas, posing as bank officials. They allegedly promised to update his pension card and help him obtain tax benefits, persuading him to transfer Rs 6.03 lakh through various channels. Following a complaint, the Kotwali police registered a case and launched an investigation. A special team was formed under the direction of Dewas Superintendent of Police Punit Gehlot to trace the accused. The team analysed banking transactions, mobile numbers and other technical evidence before travelling to Katihar in Bihar and arresting the accused, Dewas SP Punit Gehlot said on Wednesday. During the investigation, the police recovered Rs 5 lakh in cash from a cupboard at the accused's house. Further examination of technical and other evidence indicated that the alleged key members of the cyber fraud network were linked to Jamtara in Jharkhand, police said. The investigation is underway to identify other members of the alleged gang, trace their bank accounts and digital transactions, and recover the remaining amount. The arrest is part of the district's ongoing Operation Cyber, aimed at curbing online fraud and helping victims recover their money. Under the e-Zero FIR system, Dewas has registered 130 cases so far, arrested 26 accused and seized approximately Rs 98.52 lakh, Gehlot said. He stated that Madhya Pradesh Police were using technical evidence and coordination across states to identify cybercrime networks and take action against those involved in online fraud.
Tejashwi Yadav visits Raghopur after boat tragedy, demands probe
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 14 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and RJD National Working President, Tejashwi Yadav, headed to Raghopur after arriving in Patna from Delhi to meet the families affected by the boat tragedy that claimed the lives of 13 children. Tejashwi Yadav had expressed condolences over the incident in a post on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, he again mourned the deaths and described the tragedy as a case of gross negligence. Speaking to reporters at Patna Airport, the RJD leader said he would meet the bereaved families and seek answers about the circumstances that led to the accident. He questioned how the boat was operating at night, who was responsible for allowing it to do so, and at what level the alleged negligence occurred. Tejashwi Yadav also raised concerns about the medical facilities available to the victims, alleging that hospitals lacked adequate arrangements. He demanded a thorough investigation into the incident and strict action against anyone found responsible. He announced that the RJD would provide financial assistance to the families who lost their children in the tragedy. Responding to allegations from ruling party leaders that he remains absent during times of crisis, Tejashwi dismissed the criticism as baseless. He reiterated his intention to meet the affected families in Raghopur and called for accountability over the boat tragedy. Tejashwi Yadav also addressed the oppositions allegations of vote theft, stating that a decision on launching a major agitation would be taken at the next meeting. He indicated that the proposed movement could extend beyond Bihar and be organised at the national level. The private boat capsized in the Ganga River near Rampur Shyamchand Panchayat in Vaishali district at around 8:30 pm on Tuesday. The 13 deceased children included nine girls and four boys. Six other peopletwo adults and four childrenwere rescued and taken to Nalanda Medical College Hospital (NMCH) in Patna for treatment.
Patna HC advocates protest over voter deletions, demand Gyanesh Kumars resignation
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 14 (IANS) Advocates at the Patna High Court staged a protest against alleged irregularities in the electoral roll revision process, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and condemning the police action against lawyers protesting in Delhi. The demonstration was organised by the Indian Association of Lawyers (IAL), Patna High Court, at Gate No. 4 of the court premises on Wednesday. Participants raised slogans and called for accountability over the alleged deletion of voters names during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Addressing the protesters, senior Patna High Court advocate Yogesh Chandra Verma described the police action against advocates participating in a peaceful protest in Delhi as highly condemnable. He said peaceful demonstrations were a democratic right and that detaining protesters amounted to the suppression of those rights. The Bihar Bar Council strongly condemns this incident, and the entire legal community registers its protest against this action, Verma said. The protesters also questioned the reported deletion of the names of more than 13 crore citizens during the SIR process. They asked why names removed during the revision were now reportedly being restored to electoral rolls and called for a clear explanation from the Election Commission of India and three election commissioners. They also demanded that the three election commissioners, including Gyanesh Kumar, should do the press conference and respond to the questions that arose after the news report published in September. The advocates demanded transparency in the process of deleting and subsequently restoring voters names, along with accountability for the decisions taken during the revision exercise. Senior advocates Yogesh Chandra Verma, Ramjeevan Babu and Uday Pratap Singh, along with other members of the legal fraternity, participated in the demonstration. The protesters reiterated their demand for the Chief Election Commissioners resignation and called for greater transparency in the management of electoral rolls.
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Highlights: Britain recorded at least six tiger-related deaths since 1980. India reported 393 deaths between 2021 and 2025. Maharashtra accounted for 231 of Indias fatalities. Many Indian victims were collecting forest produce for their livelihoods. Indias tiger population rose to 3,682 in 2022. The death of William Chapman at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in 2026 has brought Britain's record of fatal tiger encounters under scrutiny. It also provides a striking comparison with India, where hundreds of people have died in encounters with wild tigers in recent years. Yet the difference between the two countries goes beyond the number of deaths. It lies in the circumstances that bring humans and tigers together. Britain has recorded at least six known tiger-related fatalities between 1980 and 2026, involving five animal keepers and one visitor. India, by comparison, recorded 393 deaths between 2021 and 2025, according to figures presented to the Lok Sabha on August 3, 2026. In 2022 alone, India recorded 109 deaths, roughly 18 times Britain's documented total across nearly five decades. However, these figures measure different situations. Britain's incidents involved captive tigers in zoos and wildlife parks, while India's largely involved wild animals in forests and surrounding settlements. Comparing them reveals how human exposure, employment, land use and conservation policies shape the risk of fatal encounters. A rare Amur Tiger cub, aged four months, experiences its reserve for the first time at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster, northern England on July 29, 2015. Only around 450 Amur Tigers survive in the wild in their native Russia and Yorkshire Wildlife Park's release of three cubs, named Hector, Harley and Hope, into their reserve coincides with International Tiger Day. Getty Images Britain: Six deaths in nearly five decades Chapman's death at Yorkshire Wildlife Park was the first known case of a member of the public being killed by a tiger at a British zoo. He deliberately entered the enclosure, although his reasons remain unknown. An inquest has yet to establish the full circumstances. The previous five documented fatalities involved people employed to care for captive animals. Three occurred at Howletts in Kent. In August 1980, Siberian tigress Zeya killed keeper Brian Stocks, 29. A month later, the same animal killed another keeper, Bob Wilson, during routine cleaning. In 1994, keeper Trevor Smith was also killed at the park. In 2013, Sarah McClay, 24, died at South Lakes in Cumbria after a Sumatran tiger entered a staff corridor. An inquest heard that a faulty bolt had allowed the animal through. Four years later, Rosa King, 33, was killed at Hamerton in Cambridgeshire after entering an enclosure without realising that a separating slide was open. Her death was ruled accidental. The common factor in the five earlier cases was occupational exposure. Keepers were working in environments designed to separate people from dangerous animals, but failures involving equipment, access or procedures contributed to fatal encounters. The Yorkshire incident differs because it involved a visitor entering an enclosure rather than an employee carrying out animal-care duties. India: Nearly 400 deaths in just five years India's experience reflects a much broader pattern of contact between people and wild tigers. Official figures show 51 tiger-related deaths in 2021, rising to 109 in 2022 before falling to 88 in 2023, 74 in 2024 and 71 in 2025. Across the five years, that amounts to an average of almost 79 deaths annually, or approximately one death every four to five days. Maharashtra accounted for 231 fatalities, nearly 59 per cent of India's total. Uttar Pradesh followed with 52, Madhya Pradesh with 39 and Bihar with 17. The concentration of deaths in Maharashtra is particularly significant because the state does not have India's largest tiger population. According to the 2022 tiger assessment, Madhya Pradesh had 785 tigers, compared with Maharashtra's 444. Yet Madhya Pradesh recorded only 39 human deaths over the five-year period. In other words, Maharashtra recorded almost six times as many fatalities despite having substantially fewer tigers. This suggests that tiger population size alone cannot explain human mortality. The frequency and circumstances of contact between people and wildlife are equally important. Visitors watch Jai, a Bengal tiger enjoying in a pool on a hot afternoon at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo in Mumbai on May 10, 2026. Getty Images The biggest difference: Why people encounter tigers The clearest distinction between Britain and India concerns the reasons people enter tiger habitats. In Britain, five victims were animal keepers whose jobs required them to work around captive predators. The sixth was a visitor who entered an enclosure deliberately. In India, many victims were villagers collecting forest produce, gathering firewood, grazing livestock or undertaking other activities connected to their livelihoods. Chandrapur district in Maharashtra illustrates this difference. More than 50,000 families, representing over 100,000 people, reportedly enter local forests during a single season to collect tendu leaves, which are used in bidi production. In May 2025, five people were killed in three days in Chandrapur. All were women collecting tendu leaves inside the forest. Their exposure to tigers was associated with earning an income rather than visiting a wildlife attraction. Research from the Tadoba-Andhari landscape also recorded 132 tiger and leopard attacks between 2005 and 2011, including 71 fatalities. Most victims were collecting forest produce. The comparison highlights two distinct forms of risk: controlled but potentially dangerous workplaces in Britain and shared landscapes where economic activity regularly brings people into contact with wild animals in India. More tigers, but not necessarily more deaths India's tiger conservation programme adds another dimension to the comparison. The country's estimated tiger population increased from 2,967 in 2018 to 3,682 in 2022. India now supports approximately 75 per cent of the world's tigers. This recovery follows a long decline. Estimates suggest India had around 40,000 tigers at independence in 1947, before numbers fell to 1,411 in 2006. However, conservation gains have occurred alongside population growth, development, and continued dependence on forests. The Indian government has identified expanding settlements, infrastructure development, depleted prey, and forest-based livelihoods among the factors contributing to human-wildlife conflict. Around 40 per cent of tiger territory across 20 Indian states is reportedly shared with approximately 60 million people. The MaharashtraMadhya Pradesh comparison is especially revealing. A higher tiger population does not automatically produce a higher death toll. Human activity within tiger habitats and the nature of local livelihoods and patterns of settlement may be more important in determining exposure. Britain faces a different conservation and safety challenge. Its tigers are kept in managed facilities, where preventing contact depends primarily on secure enclosures, operational procedures, and visitor controls. A boy looks at Shakti, a Bengal Tiger strolling inside its enclosure at Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo after the facility was reopened for visitors as part of easing of restrictions imposed earlier to curb the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic in Mumbai on February 10, 2022. Getty Images What international research says about captive tigers A 2026 study examining 1,047 recorded accidents involving animals at zoos, parks, and aquariums found that tigers were involved in 169 incidents, more than any other species examined. Of those incidents, 72 were fatal. Elephants were involved in 142 accidents, killer whales in 123, lions in 86 and bears in 60. The research also found that visitor accidents, particularly those involving intruders or children, were disproportionately represented among the most severe cases. These findings provide context for Britain's incidents, although the study covers multiple countries and types of facilities. It cannot be used to calculate the likelihood of a tiger attack at a particular British zoo. Compensation and the economic cost of conflict India's response to fatal wildlife encounters also differs from Britain's captive-animal safety framework. Since December 2023, the central government has provided $11,700 in compensation for deaths or permanent incapacitation caused by wild-animal attacks, and around $2,340 for grievous injuries. Maharashtra increased its death compensation to 20 lakh in 2022, with 10 lakh payable immediately and the remainder placed in a fixed deposit. These payments acknowledge the financial consequences for affected families. However, compensation addresses losses after an incident rather than the underlying reasons people encounter tigers. For forest-dependent communities, reducing exposure can be complicated when the same land provides income, fuel and fodder. There is also a wider wildlife conflict to consider. Elephants caused 2,898 recorded human deaths in India over five financial years from 202021 to 202425, approximately seven times the tiger death toll. Tigers attract considerable attention, but they are not India's leading cause of fatal human-wildlife encounters. What the comparison ultimately reveals The British and Indian figures should not be interpreted as equivalent measures of national safety. They cover different periods, different tiger populations and fundamentally different environments. Britain's documented fatalities occurred over nearly 50 years in captive settings. India's 393 deaths occurred over five years, predominantly in landscapes where humans and wild tigers coexist. The comparison nevertheless reveals an important distinction. In Britain, preventing deaths largely depends on keeping people and captive predators physically separated through reliable equipment, secure enclosures, and effective safety procedures. In India, prevention requires a broader approach involving forest management, local livelihoods, settlement patterns, early warnings, and conservation planning. The Yorkshire death raises questions about how a visitor could enter a tiger enclosure. India's fatalities raise a more complex question: how can millions of people continue depending on forest landscapes without facing potentially deadly encounters with the wildlife those landscapes protect? Both countries face the same biological danger, but the circumstances producing that danger are fundamentally different. Britain's challenge is primarily one of managing captivity. India's is managing coexistence.
Dont need divorce: Khagaria SP Bhanu Pratap Singhs wife seeks reconciliation
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 14 (IANS) The family dispute involving Bhanu Pratap Singh, an IPS officer and Superintendent of Police (SP) of Bihars Khagaria district, has returned to the spotlight after his wife, Pooja Singh, met Bihar DGP Preeta Verma over the family dispute and presented her side of the matter. Pooja told media persons that she did not want a divorce and hoped to reconcile with her husband. She also stressed that she did not want the dispute to affect his professional career. Pooja Singh described Bhanu Pratap as an honest police officer and said she did not want him to lose his job because of the ongoing family dispute. She said she had also shared the dream of seeing him become an IPS officer and did not want his career to suffer. According to Pooja, Bhanu Pratap had expressed a desire to make a fresh start. She indicated that she remained hopeful that their differences could be resolved through dialogue and that their relationship could be restored. Pooja said she met the Bihar DGP Preeta Verma to explain her position and seek a resolution. According to her account, the DGP has given the couple five days to work towards a settlement. She added that if Bhanu Pratap did not agree to a resolution within that period, the DGP would summon both of them for a discussion. There has been no fresh public statement from Bhanu Pratap on the latest development, leaving his position on the proposed reconciliation unclear. Reports of a dispute between Bhanu Pratap and Pooja Singh emerged in September 2026. At the time, Pooja Singh travelled to Bharatpur in Rajasthan and lodged a complaint against her husband and in-laws. Following her meeting with the Bihar DGP, Pooja has expressed hope that the matter can be resolved amicably. The next steps will depend on the couples response to the proposed dialogue and whether they can reach a mutually acceptable understanding.
Jharkhand doctors stage demonstrations over Medical Protection Act, service conditions
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Oct 14 (IANS) Doctors in Jharkhand launched a protest on Wednesday over a slew of demands concerning their safety and service conditions. They staged demonstrations and wore black badges while on duty under the banner of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). In Ranchi, hundreds of government and private doctors, along with junior and senior doctors, staged demonstrations at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) and Sadar Hospital. A delegation later submitted a memorandum listing their demands to the director's office. According to the IMA's Jharkhand unit, the protest is mainly aimed at ensuring the safety of doctors and strengthening the state's healthcare system. Among their key demands are strict implementation of the Jharkhand Medical Protection Act, practical amendments to the Clinical Establishments Act, and introduction of Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) for medical and dental practitioners and specialist doctors on the lines of the Centre and Bihar. The doctors have also sought settlement of pending payments to hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, simplification of licensing and registration through a single-window system, improvements in the recruitment and service conditions of junior doctors, and safe workplaces for women doctors. Medical organisations said the agitation was not directed against patients or healthcare services, but was intended to ensure doctors' safety and better treatment for patients. Emergency and life-saving medical services remained fully operational during the protest. According to a letter issued by the IMA, if the state government fails to take a positive initiative on their demands, doctors will hold a statewide protest across Jharkhand on October 21. If the government still fails to take concrete steps, doctors across the state will be compelled to go on a complete work boycott from October 22, 2026. Those present at Wednesday's protest in Ranchi included IMA Jharkhand Secretary Dr Pradeep Singh, IMA HBI State Coordinator Dr Abhishek Ramadhin, Dr Shambhu Singh, Jharkhand Medical Service Association representatives Dr Ajit and Dr Stephen, Junior Doctors' Association state president Dr Vikas, Dr Jaideep, and Jharkhand Health Employees Federation president Mohd Adil, besides a large number of doctors and healthcare workers.
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Drugs worth Rs 1 crore seized in Greater Noida, three arrested
Digital Desk | Greater Noida, Oct 14 (IANS) Police and Anti-Narcotics Team in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida have seized 'ganja' worth Rs 1 crore and arrested three for smuggling the drugs, officials said. According to officials, Badalpur Police and the Anti-Narcotics Team busted an interstate gang involved in the smuggling of 'ganja'. The arrests were made near Kudi Kheda turn on the Dadri-Lalkuan road in Uttar Pradesh. Police said 165 kg and 700 grams of illicit 'ganja' have been seized, valued at approximately Rs 1 crore. The truck and the car used for the alleged smuggling have also been confiscated. Apart from that, four mobile phones, Rs 1,980 in cash and bank cards have also been recovered. Police said that the accused used to transport cannabis from Bhubaneswar in a truck to supply it in Delhi. A secret cavity had been created in the truck to evade police checks. According to the police, one of those arrested, Dinesh Pal, is the gang leader and had earlier spent about 15 months in jail in connection with the seizure of 250 kg of 'ganja' in 2021. Speaking to reporters, Praveen Ranjan Singh, DCP Central, said: Last night, during a joint checking operation conducted by the Anti-Narcotics team and the Badalpur police station, a truck was intercepted based on local intelligence. Approximately 1.66 quintals of 'ganja', which was being transported from Odisha to Delhi, was seized. Three individuals involved in the operation were arrested: two were in the truck, while the third was driving a car accompanying it. The driver of the car would scout the route ahead, and the truck would follow behind. All three arrested accused are originally from Bihar, though one resided in Delhi. The consignment brought from Odisha was handed over to two individualsidentified as Sameer and Ravi Kumar Sahniupon arrival in Delhi, he mentioned. The police officer confirmed that Dinesh, a Bihar resident, was involved in transporting the consignment. He would deliver the shipment to the other two, after which it was distributed through wholesale and retail channels in Delhi. Detailed interrogation regarding the entire gang is currently underway. We are also investigating the truck involvedspecifically, which transport company it belongs to, who the owner is, and whether any other vehicles owned by them are involved in this illicit trade, he added. A case has been registered against the accused at Badalpur Police Station under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act).
Father Alleges Murder In IIIT Ranchi Student Death Case
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MP govt to deploy CM Fellows in 55 districts to assess welfare schemes
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 14 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Wednesday that the state government will deploy young professionals selected under its Chief Minister Young Professionals for Development Programme to assess the implementation of government schemes across all 55 districts and identify gaps in delivery. Addressing the inaugural session of a five-day training programme in Bhopal, Chief Minister Yadav said the fellows would evaluate Central and state government schemes and help district administrations identify shortcomings and make improvements. The programme aims to involve young professionals in governance and improve the delivery of development and public welfare initiatives through grassroots-level assessment. These young professionals will evaluate the implementation of Central and state government schemes and identify shortcomings so that necessary improvements can be made, the Chief Minister said while addressing the youth gathering. He urged the fellows to work closely with senior district officials and understand how government policies are implemented on the ground, including the role of gram panchayats and elected local representatives. Do not treat your responsibilities merely as a job. Work for the betterment of the state and ensure that the benefits of welfare programmes reach the common people, he said. Chief Minister Yadav also said Madhya Pradesh would observe 2027 as the Year of Youth, with activities planned throughout the year to strengthen young people's participation in development and leadership. The state government had designated 2025 as the Year of Employment and Investment and 2026 as the Year of Farmers' Welfare. The Chief Minister advised the fellows to focus on time management, communicate effectively with the public and remain calm while handling field-level challenges. He also stressed the need to encourage innovation and combine academic knowledge with practical experience. The training programme, organised at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis, will cover data analysis, district-level administrative structures and government functioning. Senior officials from departments dealing with tribal welfare, health and family welfare, women and child development, revenue, agriculture, and panchayat and rural development will train the participants. Institute Vice-Chairman Rajiv Dixit said the sessions would familiarise the fellows with administrative processes and the practical challenges of implementing government programmes.
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NDA leaders in Bihar express sorrow over a tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of 13 children, pledging support for affected families. NDA Leaders Express Condolences Over Tragic Boat Accident in Bihar
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Hajipur, Oct 14: At least 13 children were killed after a boat carrying more than 20 passengers capsized in the Ganga river in Bihars Vaishali district, with rescue operations continuing on Wednesday to trace any missing persons, officials said. Vaishali District Magistrate Varsha Singh said the death toll remained at 13, with no fresh recovery [] The post Bihar Boat Tragedy: 13 Children Dead, Rescue Operations Continue appeared first on Northlines .
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Bihar, October 14 : The bodies of children who lost their lives in a boat capsize incident in Bihar's Vaishali district were being taken for cremation on Wednesday, after at least 13 children aged 15 years or below died in the tragedy. The incident occurred at around 8:30 pm on Tuesday near Rampur Shyamchand village in the Raghopur Diara area, when an overcrowded boat carrying around 20 children capsized in the Ganga River. The children were travelling to attend a feast in a neighbouring village. President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday expressed grief over the deaths, as rescue operations continued in the river following the incident. In a post on X, the President of India wrote, The news of the deaths of children in the boat accident in Bihar's Vaishali district is deeply tragic. I express my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I wish a speedy recovery to those injured in this accident. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) launched a massive search and rescue operation in the Ganga River following the tragedy. According to Vaishali District Magistrate Varsha Singh, seven people were rescued and taken to Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH), where their condition was stable. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the loss of multiple lives and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased. The injured will receive financial assistance of Rs 50,000 each. In a post on X, shared by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the Prime Minister said, The loss of lives in the boat capsizing incident in Vaishali, Bihar, is deeply painful. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this difficult time. I pray for the speedy recovery of all those injured. The local administration is assisting those affected. The PMO added, An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000. Earlier, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary also announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each for the families of the deceased. On Tuesday, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Bihar Assembly and Raghopur MLA Tejashwi Yadav expressed grief over the incident. In a post on X, Yadav said around 30 people were reportedly aboard the boat when it capsized while they were returning after going to eat food. Some children had gone by boat to eat food, and while returning, due to the capsizing of the boat, many people have lost their lives. Fourteen bodies have been recovered so far, six have been referred to the hospital, and three people are safe, he said. (ANI)
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President Murmu mourns the loss of children in a boat accident in Bihars Vaishali, as rescue efforts continue. President Murmu Expresses Condolences Following Tragic Boat Accident in Bihar
At least 13 children dead after boat capsizes in Ganga in Bihar''s Vaishali
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Eight children among 11 dead as boat capsizes in Ganga River in Bihar
Eight children among 11 dead as boat capsizes in Ganga River in Bihars Vaishali Patna: At least 11 people, including eight children, died after a boat carrying passengers capsized in the Ganga River in Bihars Vaishali district on Tuesday. The accident occurred near Rampur Shyamchand village under the Raghopur police station area while the passengers [] The post Eight children among 11 dead as boat capsizes in Ganga River in Bihars Vaishali appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Thirteen children, aged 15 or below, killed as Boat capsizes in Ganga in Bihar's Vaishali
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Bihar boat accident: President Murmu offers condolences to bereaved families
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday expressed her deepest condolences to the grief-stricken families of the children who died after a boat carrying passengers capsized in the Ganga River in Bihars Vaishali district. Taking to social media platform X, President Murmu said: The news of the deaths of children in the boat accident that occurred in Vaishali district of Bihar is extremely heartbreaking. I express my deepest condolences to the grief-stricken families. I pray for the swift recovery of those injured in this accident. The incident occurred on Tuesday near Rampur Shyamchand village under the Raghopur police station area while the passengers were reportedly travelling to attend a feast. At least 11 people, including eight children, died after a boat carrying passengers capsized in the Ganga River. Around half a dozen people were also reported injured, while rescue teams continued searching the river for anyone who might still be missing. The exact number of people on board and the final casualty count are subject to official confirmation. According to preliminary information, between 15 and 20 people were aboard the boat when it overturned in the river. The accident triggered panic, prompting local residents and the administration to launch rescue efforts. Several passengers were rescued, and the injured were taken for medical treatment. District police officials and a team of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were dispatched to the site to assist with the operation. Vaishali District Magistrate Varsha Singh said most of the deceased were minors. Earlier, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary also expressed grief over the deaths, describing the incident as tragic and heartbreaking. He conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for peace for the deceased. The state government has announced ex-gratia assistance of Rs 4 lakh for the family of each deceased person. Leader of the Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, expressed sorrow over the tragedy in a social media post, describing it as an unfortunate incident. Yadav said he had spoken with local residents, administrative officials and other authorities, urging them to expedite rescue operations and ensure prompt medical treatment for the injured.
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Bihar boat accident: 11 killed as boat capsizes in Vaishali district; minors included among deceased
A tragic incident occurred in Bihar's Raghopur Diyara area when a boat capsized, leading to 11 fatalities. Most of the deceased were minors who were attending a feast. Local authorities and an SDRF team were dispatched to carry out search operations and assist victims. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav expressed sorrow over the loss of children in the tragedy.
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Rahul Gandhi needs to be ready for crushing defeat in 2029: Amit Shah
New Delhi [India], October 13 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and INDIA bloc leaders should brace themselves for crushing defeat as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to secure a massive majority in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to the reporters, the Union Home Minister took a swipe at the Congress party, saying that it is headed for its fourth consecutive defeat in the upcoming elections. Shah also accused it of attempting to shield infiltrators under the guise of opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. I want to tell Rahul Gandhi that the people of this country have fully understood your strategy of shielding infiltrators under the guise of the SIR, and they will no longer fall for your ruses. I also wish to tell Shri Rahul and his associates to brace themselves for a crushing defeat in 2029. The NDA is set to secure a massive majority in the 2029 general elections, and the Congress is headed for yet another defeat, its fourth consecutive loss, he said. Shah's remarks came as INDIA bloc leaders concluded their high-tea meeting at Rahul Gandhi's residence. Continuing the attack on Rahul Gandhi, the Home Minister said, You cannot win the trust of the nation's people through fabricated media events and 'Jhooth Ki Goonj'. You cannot become the voice of the nation merely by mobilising the cadres of fourteen parties to gather a crowd of eight thousand within a span of one and a half kilometres. Highlighting the gap between public perception and opposition strategy, he urged the Congress leadership to re-evaluate their outreach, pointing out that true national sentiment lies beyond major urban centres and central protest sites. I urge the Congress party to realise that the voice of the nation also resides in the fields and farms, in the villages, in remote hills and forests, and along the riverbank areas where you have no reach. There are many states in the country, such as Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, where the people have rejected and defeated the Congress party for decades. Even today, the negative politics the Congress is pursuing will not benefit them. They need to understand the public and connect with the people, he said. Further, extending gratitude to the citizens for their continued trust in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he thanked voters across various regions for placing their preference on the BJP's 'Lotus' symbol amidst what he termed a storm of malicious propaganda. The people of this country stand with Narendra Modi, the BJP, and the NDA. You cannot deny this truth. Today, on behalf of the Bharatiya Janata Party, I once again wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to the people of Tripura, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Bengal, and Assam; amidst a storm of malicious propaganda, they have placed their seal of approval, their stamp of preference, on Narendra Modi, the BJPs 'Lotus' symbol, and the NDA, thereby strengthening all nationalist forces. I thank them sincerely on behalf of the Bharatiya Janata Party, he said. (ANI)
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